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Why Did You Change Your Name To Clooney, Amal?
Last month, Business Woman Media made a splash with its cheeky headline, “Internationally Acclaimed Barrister Amal Alamuddin Marries an Actor.” Their point being, here is a woman whose impressive accomplishments should not be overshadowed by her union with a famous...
You Know You’re An Older Mom When…
There are many benefits to having kids later in life: You’re more settled and secure, you know who you are and you’ve already had a chance to see the world before making that lengthy stop in Diaper Town. That said, being an older mom also has some liabilities, like...
How We Told Viv (And What We’re Having!)
Me: Viv, we have some exciting news. You know how you're always saying you want to be a big sister? Viv: Yeah? Me: Well you're going to be a big sister! Viv bounces up and down on the couch, huge smile. Then her face darkens. Viv: But mom, I've thought about it, and...
Here’s Hoping My Kid’s Not Talented
My 3-year-old daughter’s been taking an after-school dance class at our local recreation center. I don’t know what she loves more — the twirling, the tap shoes or shaking it off to Taylor Swift — but I’m glad she’s enjoying herself. I’m just hoping she’s not actually...
The 10 Types of Halloween Anxiety (For Parents)
Of course kids love Halloween — it’s the most rule-breaking holiday of the year! Candy for dinner, staying up past bedtime and wearing dress-up clothes outside adds up to an epically spook-tacular night. But for parents responsible for all the planning and...
On The Lam From The Library Cops
“SECOND OVERDUE NOTICE” screams the email in my inbox. That seems kind of hostile, from the sweet little public library branch on the corner, but it’s a regular occurrence for me these days. I was so excited when my toddler daughter grew out of gnawing on her books...
How To Get Pregnant At 43
Just follow these easy steps: 1. Have your first baby at 40. 2. Start trying for #2 and panic when it doesn't happen right away. 3. Assume fertility treatments are your only hope. Start with IUI and quickly gateway to the hard stuff - IVF. 4. Try IVF again. 5. And...
Should CPS Be Called Every Time A Kid Plays Unsupervised?
I just read yet another story about Child Protective Services being called to investigate what seems to be a perfectly innocent situation, and frankly, I’m pissed. A mother of three lets her kids play up the street while she’s inside. The youngest, age 6, is spotted...
10 Reasons Moms Look Annoyed
No matter how much you love being a mom, sometimes it’s hard to keep a smile on your face. As rewarding as your “job” is, it’s also frustrating, repetitive and maddeningly illogical. On any given day, one, or maybe all of these annoying things might be happening to...